Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information used for research. Collecting data is one of the most important steps in the research process, and is part of all disciplines ...

In the early 2000s, Paul Harris, a research informatics faculty member and bioengineer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, noticed a pressing problem. While working with research teams, he found ...

Background Data-sharing mandates from funders and journals have increased in recent years, but little is known about how shared data are used. Existing research has focused on access frameworks, with ...

Although over 7% of American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+), 1 there is a dearth of cancer research in these populations. As such, there ...

(Editor’s note: The federal government has removed several web pages linked to in this brief. Where possible, links to archived versions have been inserted.) Data are the cornerstone of public health ...

Collecting and Processing data involves clearly defining “Who or what” you will study or evaluate and “When” you will do so. You should consider the demographic characteristics of your study ...